reciprocating
That moves back and forth or up and downThat moves back and forth or up and down.
US/ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkˌeɪtɪŋ/
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable)That moves back and forth or up and down.
(not comparable)Of an engine type, that has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down.
(not comparable)Of an other machine, whose mechanism relies on a back and forth or up and down motion.
(not comparable)Of a person or their actions, responding in kind.
reciprocating behavior
Origin
See reciprocate § Etymology.See reciprocate § Etymology.
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